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The Cost of Exposure: Where Do You Draw the Line Between Free Work and Paid Work?

Coterie Community

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About Event

Title: The Cost of Exposure II: Tell Your Story (Ana Kwa Ana #12)

Host: Cliff Onunga (Founder & CEO, Coterie)

Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EAT

Location: Google Meet

About the Session Last week, we opened the lid on the "exposure" trap—breaking down why doing free work without a strategy is financial suicide, how to spot client exploitation, and why your landlord doesn't accept brand shoutouts as rent.

Now, we’re taking it a step further for Part 2.

This week is all about YOU. We're turning the mic over to the community. What does "exposure" mean to your creative journey? How has it shown up in your DMs, your contracts, and your hustle? Bring your unfiltered stories, your recent wins, your worst client horror stories, and let’s unpack them together.

What We’re Exploring:

Open community floor: Real stories from creatives on navigating free work.

Live breakdown: When did a "collab" actually work out vs. when did it go up in flames?

Practical boundary-setting for upcoming projects.

Grab your favorite drink, bring your stories, and let’s get your coins right. See you on Thursday!

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Coterie Community

Nairobi’s home for high-level creative collaboration. From co-creation camps to deep dives into the business of art, we provide the add-ons that turn talent into a sustainable career.

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